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Closed Sea Anemone - Starburst Anemone

Anthopleura sola

Photo by CoralAvery
Published on Project Noah
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32.8577, -117.253

Field Notes

Description:

Firm yet squishy substance surrounded by sea grass.

Habitat:

Spotted at La Jolla Shores during low tide.

Reference Links:

California Tidepools: Low Tide Zone

Species ID Suggestions

sea anemone - Starburst Anemone

Anthopleura sola

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KarenSaxton
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Comments (2)
CoralAvery
Thanks Karen. I didn't even know they could completely close, but thinking about it I guess they have to do something when the water is gone. :)
KarenSaxton
scroll down to see the closed starburst anemone

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Mission
California Coastal Wildlife Watch

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PublishedNovember 23, 2011

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